Redmi A7 vs Redmi K90

The Redmi A7 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $99 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 34/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A7 doesn't.

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 by 42 points (76/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A7
Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 48
Portability 60
Value for money 52
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi A7 better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 206g
  • Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $401

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi A7 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 42 points higher (76/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Redmi A7 — 52/100, Redmi K90 — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi A7 (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi A7 (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi A7: The Redmi A7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi A7 Redmi K90
Processor Unisoc T7250 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3088357
Geekbench Single 600 3041
Geekbench Multi 1800 9494
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1640x720 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.8×79.8×8.3 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 193 g 206 g
Launch price $99 $401
Camera comparison
Redmi A7
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Redmi A7
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1640x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Redmi A7
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A7
$99
Redmi K90
$401

Launch price difference: $302. Redmi A7 was $302 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (92/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi A7 (82/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 (58/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi A7 (72/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A7 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 by 42 points (76/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi A7 and the Redmi K90?

The Redmi A7 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi A7 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi A7 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Redmi A7 over the Redmi K90?

The Redmi A7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.